LankaPay, Sri Lanka’s national payment network, recently announced its collaboration with the Kandy Sports Club as an Associate Partner, reinforcing its commitment to supporting sporting excellence. This strategic partnership reflects LankaPay’s continued efforts to extend its corporate engagement beyond the financial sector, showcasing its dedication to uplifting sports and leveraging that as a platform to drive community impact.
As one of the country’s pioneering sports clubs, Kandy Sports Club has built a legacy of excellence, consistently contributing to the development of rugby talent in Sri Lanka producing several national and international level players. Through this collaboration, LankaPay aims to support the growth and sustainability of rugby in the country.
Commenting on the partnership, CEO of LankaPay, Channa de Silva stated, “We are pleased to partner with Kandy Sports Club — an organization that embodies excellence, discipline, grit and professionalism, which perfectly aligns with our brand values. This collaboration is a testament to our commitment to empowering communities and supporting the development of professional sports in Sri Lanka, going beyond the payment technology space with which we are often associated with.”
Welcoming LankaPay onboard, Mahesh Weerasinghe – President of Kandy Sports Club added, “We are delighted to welcome LankaPay as an Associate Partner. As one of the pioneering sports clubs in the country, we have produced several national and international-level players, maintaining consistent performance over 2 decades. This has been made possible through our focus on discipline & commitment for consistent performance. We are further encouraged by this partnership with LankaPay, which reflects positively on our efforts in capacity building and strengthens our mission to develop rugby at all levels in the country.”
As the National Payment Network, LankaPay is at the forefront of driving the nation’s transition towards a digitally inclusive economy. Its partnership with Kandy Sports Club is a commitment to the company’s objective of enriching the lives of Sri Lankans in more ways than one, beyond promoting convenient, secure, fast and accessible payment solutions.
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Mr. Nalaka Wijenayake, Senior Manager – Business Development of LankaPay; Mr. Kasun Wickremasinghe, Manager – Business Development of LankaPay; Dinuka Perera – Deputy CEO of LankaPay; Mr. Channa De Silva – CEO of LankaPay; Mr. Mahesh Weerasinghe, President – KSC; Mr. Sujeewa Liyanage, Hon. General Secretary – KSC; Mr. Gamika De Silva, Head of Sponsorship Committee – KSC and Mr. Malith Kalpage, Manager – Business Development of LankaPay
